Catharine Couch

197 Yellowstone Drive, Apt 108 | Charlottesville, VA 22903

(352) 362-1143 | kcouch93@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Virginia Health System Dietetic Internship, Charlottesville, VA
Dietetic Intern, September 2016-June 2017

1200+ hours of experience working in clinical nutrition, foodservice management, and community nutrition

250+ hours of didactic training in various topics such as medical nutrition therapy and public health nutrition

Anticipated 5 weeks of nutrition support experience

Arranged an elective week with pharmacy department emphasizing parenteral nutrition and electrolyte supplementation

Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Master of Science in Nutrition, Summa Cum Laude, August 2016
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science, Magna Cum Laude, May 2015

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Graduate Assistantship
Auburn University Academic Heritage Scholar
Honors Scholar
Auburn University Honors College
Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society
Rho Lambda Panhellenic Honor Society
ServSafe Certified, October 2015-Present

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of Virginia Health System Dietetic Internship, Charlottesville, VA
Dietetic Intern Capstone Project, September 2016-Present

Poor Training and Weight Bias: The Challenges in Obesity Recognition and Referral Practices in Primary Care

Conducting retrospective chart review qualifying the characteristics of obese adults in the University Medical
Associates (UMA) Primary Care Center

Quantifying obese adults diagnosed with obesity and patients referred to dietitians for treatment

Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Graduate Research Assistant, August 2015-May 2016

Reviewed coverage of services provided by dietitians for obesity management

Formulated extensive literature review comparing United States and Australian healthcare systems focusing on
availability and reimbursement of obesity management services delivered by dietitians

Collaborated with research team on a larger project focusing on nutrition interventions and chronic disease outcomes

Undergraduate Research Assistant, May 2014-August 2014

Assisted Dr. Douglas White, PhD and PhD student with research on fucoxanthin

Aided in initial and final dissections and body composition analyses of rats

Facilitated with food preparation and daily feeding and weighing of rats

Undergraduate Student Researcher, January 2013-May 2013

Hunger in the AU Family

Developed survey to analyze hunger awareness in undergraduate students on the Auburn University campus

Collaborated with other students in collecting and analyzing data

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Graduate Teaching Assistant, August 2015-May 2016

Graduate teaching assistant for Medical Nutrition I and II classes, under Dr. Patricia Marincic, PhD, RD, CLE

Aided with grading of case studies, quizzes, and other assignments

Provided assistance during lab activities
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, January 2015-May 2015

Assisted in teaching lessons in the Organismal Biology Labs

Demonstrated proper microscope and equipment use

Guided students in conducting laboratory activities and experiments

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Auburn University Social Sorority, Auburn, AL
Reference Chair, November 2013-November 2014

Member of sorority recruitment team

Collected, organized, and processed reference letters and information for 1400+ girls participating in the 2014 Fall
Recruitment

Led 200-member chapter through a 10-day formal recruitment

Recording Secretary, November 2012-November 2013

Recorded attendance for 200+ members at chapter events

Monitored updates and revisions to chapter rules

Academic Excellence Committee Member, August 2011-May 2015

Tutored sorority members in various biology, chemistry, and math subjects

Coached sorority members on organizational skills and study techniques

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Junior League, Charlottesville, VA
Kids in the Kitchen Volunteer, March 2017

Taught elementary children about food groups, appropriate serving sizes, and MyPlate

Charlottesville Health Department, Charlottesville, VA

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Volunteer, March 2017

Planned and taught hands-on class on fruits and vegetables to preschoolers

Senior Center, Charlottesville, VA

Cooking Demonstration Volunteer, February 2017

Organized and led cooking class on basic cooking skills

Demonstrated food safety skills

University of Virginia Student Health, Charlottesville, VA

Cooking Demonstration Volunteer, February 2017

Planned and led class on basic cooking skills for undergraduate students

Computed and analyzed total price of meal in comparison to local restaurants for students

Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Washington, NC

Nutrition Services Department Volunteer, June 2015-August 2015

Collaborated with dietitian on inpatient nutrition assessments and education

Aided in foodservice department with test trays, food safety, and patient satisfaction

Auburn University Alternative Student Breaks, Apopka, FL

Team Member, March 2013

Lived with immigrant farmers and their families over spring break

Volunteered at local food bank and aided with farm work

Tutored children in afterschool programs

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Blue Ridge Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics